The controversial Western Australian Governments of the 1980s are again in the spotlight with the former Premier, Brian Burke, accused of seeking to influence the Carpenter State Government.
Jeff Carr recalls his eight years in the WA Cabinets of Brian Burke, Peter Dowding and Carmen Lawrence during one of the most dramatic eras in Australian political history.
He recounts the highs, the successes, the frustrations and the disappointments that are part and parcel of active politics in exciting times.
It is also the story of how a shy, nervous, introverted, stammering boy from a humble country family battled his way through to make an impact for the better in the tough and changing world of politics.
Jeff tells of an upbringing based on parental morality and country sporting values, which stood him in good stead and helped him to remain ‘squeaky clean’ in the turbulent WA politics of the 1980s.
He also recounts an active and involved ‘life after politics’.
His intriguing life story is told against the background of social history that covers growing up in a small country community and the rapid changes in society, politics, technology and lifestyle.
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